Paperback, 240 pages 16pp colour photos + 21 maps Published: 1st Nov 16 A new
edition of the only standalone guidebook on Haiti available, fully updated and
with expanded content reflecting Haiti's recent growth in tourism, and packed
with practical information covering everything from accommodation, eateries and
travel routes to wildlife and 'Vodou'. A comprehensive section on conservation
and natural history and insightful information on Haiti's rich artistic,
architectural and musical heritage ensure nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts
are well catered for. Paul Clammer discusses the merits of Haitian rum, how to
catch a Port-au-Prince taptap (bus) and Graham Greene's connection with the
famous Hotel Oloffson. This new edition includes even more information on living
in Haiti, more festivals - from local fętes to big celebrations - and coverage
of new tourism developments at the Citadelle Henry (the largest fortress in the
Americas and Haiti's first UNESCO World Heritage site). Also provided are
details of new museums either under refurbishment or soon to open. Sharing the
island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, Haiti is culturally the most
African of Caribbean countries, and one that is largely unknown to visitors,
except through popular clichés of aid dependency and Vodou culture. An early
pioneer of Caribbean tourism, since the earthquake of 2010 it has been slowly
repositioning itself as an exciting new travel destination. Visitors will find
historical sites to explore, hidden beaches, and a proud people rebuilding their
country and ready to welcome visitors once more.